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All that jazz . . . for kids

(David McLimans for The Washington Post)

  • All that jazz . . . for kids

    All that jazz . . . for kids

    Welcome to the story of jazz, a special brand of American music.

    — Moira E. McLaughlin

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  • Get ready for a fun Apocalypse

    Get ready for a fun Apocalypse

    KidsPost gets a sneak peek at Six Flags America’s new roller coaster, Apocalypse, with company engineer Michael Reitz.

    Christina Barron

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  • Recycling team keeps things green

    Recycling team keeps things green

    At Great Seneca Creek Elementary in Germantown, kids make sure that recycling is a focus of education.

    — Kitson Jazynka

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Students investigate journalism

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Baseball games, up close

Seeing these college stars play is perfect family summer entertainment.

MIAMI, FL - FILE: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Arena on January 22, 2011 in Miami, Florida. According to sources on May 12, 2012, LeBron James of the Miami Heat will win his third MVP award. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Heat and Spurs on track for finals meeting

Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs look like the teams to beat in NBA playoffs .

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper wipes his face in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Cincinnati. Harper cut his forehead Friday night breaking a bat off the field. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Be smarter than these guys on the field

Sometimes professional athletes — and coaches — do the dumbest things.

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The Civil War

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Illustration one time use only for KidsPost 5.9.12 Maurice Sendak

‘Wild Things’ author Sendak dies

— Tracy Grant

Maurice Sendak sent the message to kids that even when they misbehaved, they would be loved.

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